It doesn't have any lights, only comes in a dark gray color, and the microphone retracts into the left earcup when you don't need it. The headset is held together with a wide, solid-textured headband and is bookended with inconspicuous earcups that share the same smooth texture along with rubberized backings. Like the rest of SteelSeries' headphone lineup, the Arctis 3 sports a clean design that would look normal in any situation. But what the Arctis 3 Bluetooth lacks in flash, it makes up for in comfort, solid audio quality, and versatility. With an MSRP of $129.99, the Arctis 3 isn't necessarily cheap, but it doesn't take much effort to find gaming headphones that cost a lot more. You can even hard-wire it to your Switch and wirelessly pair it to your phone for Switch Chat. It's an interesting hybrid headset that can be connected via the traditional 3.5mm cable, or wirelessly via Bluetooth, making it cross-platform, and multi-purpose. The SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth (See it on Amazon) keeps things simple, ticking off the checklist of headphone necessities without including a high price tag. Space-age materials, rave lights, and Transformer-inspired designs aren't necessary for making a quality headset.

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